Our School Day

Our school gates open at 8:30am and children are welcomed by members of the Senior Leadership Team and staff.

Children in Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) head straight into their classrooms to begin early morning learning activities, helping them settle calmly and make a purposeful start to the day. Children in the Infant classes (Years R–2) enjoy time playing and socialising on the playground, supervised by staff on duty.

At 8:40am, Infant children are welcomed into their classrooms ready for registration and the start of the school day. The compulsory start of the school day is 8:45am, although we strongly encourage children to arrive between 8:30am and 8:40am to ensure a calm, confident and positive start to their morning.

Each day is filled with exciting learning opportunities across a wide range of subjects. You can find out more about our curriculum here. We also come together daily for Collective Worship, which is at the heart of our school community and values.

And, of course, there is plenty of time for play, friendship and adventure too! Our OPAL playtimes are a much-loved part of life at , encouraging creativity, teamwork, imagination and “Life in all its fullness” both inside and outside the classroom.

The school day ends for all children at 3:15pm. This totals 32.5 hours in a typical week. 

After 3:15pm, school life continues with a wide range of exciting opportunities for children to enjoy. Throughout the year, we offer optional after-school clubs such as cooking, football, netball, drawing and other creative or sporting activities. These clubs vary from term to term and are available to different year groups across the school.

Our Hernhill Enrichment Club provides a warm, welcoming space where children can play, create, relax and thrive after the school day. From outdoor OPAL adventures and creative projects to games, reading, homework support and delicious shared meals, every session is designed to support “Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10).

Children can spend time with friends, explore new interests and enjoy engaging activities led by familiar school staff in a calm and caring environment.

Breakfast club provision is provided by DCA Childcare which is adjacent to the school.